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9 great reads from CNET this week
https://www.cnet.com/news/9-great-reads-from-cnet-this-week-052519/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d7077646f-df16-4ed3-b2ee-8d5ee2d5a825Sat, 25 May 2019 12:00:08 +0000Just how much wealth has been created by Uber's IPO? We also learn more about Jeff Bezos' plans to send us all into space and why Facebook is trying to get a six-legged robot to teach itself to walk.CNET News staff Apple's new Macbook chips, Qualcomm gets monopoly judgment video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-new-macbook-chips-qualcomm-gets-monopoly-judgment/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d50ca28c5-2961-4202-8c6e-7de4af4b4785Sat, 25 May 2019 11:00:01 +0000This week's major tech stories include new Intel chips in Macbooks, Qualcomm's monopoly ruling and new portable game console from iOS software vets, Panic.Jeff Bakalar Uber's first employee, Ryan Graves, steps down from board of directors
https://www.cnet.com/news/ubers-first-employee-ryan-graves-steps-down-from-board-of-directors/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2dce97c4-9fd7-4546-ad9d-47666e315bfaFri, 24 May 2019 23:17:54 +0000Just two weeks after the ride-hailing company went public, its board is getting a shakeup.Dara Kerr Boeing faces SEC investigation over 737 Max wrecks, report says
https://www.cnet.com/news/boeing-faces-sec-investigation-over-737-max-wrecks-report-says/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d86129dc8-4d32-4ca0-b95d-b22f558df76aFri, 24 May 2019 18:30:38 +0000The US Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly looking into whether the company properly disclosed potential problems with the plane.Shelby Brown Lyft adds two new execs to its roster amid IPO woes
https://www.cnet.com/news/lyft-adds-two-new-execs-to-its-roster-amid-ipo-woes/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d78f7fc8a-3c28-4759-a577-b49f335793ffFri, 24 May 2019 16:55:25 +0000The ride-hailing company brings in new blood from Google and Facebook.Dara Kerr Videos doctored to make Pelosi appear drunk spread across social media
https://www.cnet.com/news/videos-doctored-to-make-pelosi-appear-drunk-spread-across-social-media/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d19b2aeaa-c275-43ca-a6e4-6573c252c505Fri, 24 May 2019 15:26:52 +0000The speaker of the house appears to slur her words in a speech about Donald Trump.Steven Musil Amazon may know how you feel, and a new handheld gaming system debuts video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/amazon-may-know-how-you-feel-and-a-new-handheld-gaming-system-debuts/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db451d7d6-e011-4b51-b645-229c32854e68Fri, 24 May 2019 11:00:01 +0000In today's top stories, a report says Amazon is working on a wearable that would be able to understand human emotions. Meanwhile, Panic introduces the world to Playdate, a Gameboy-like device.Iyaz Akhtar Lime shuffles executive lineup, swapping co-founders as CEO
https://www.cnet.com/news/lime-shuffles-executive-lineup-swapping-cofounders-as-ceo/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3df6cb69b3-c820-4a4e-835b-22171ae451c4Fri, 24 May 2019 13:50:54 +0000Brad Bao is taking over as CEO of the scooter company for fellow co-founder Toby Sun.Steven Musil Boring Company wins approval of $48M Las Vegas loop contract
https://www.cnet.com/news/boring-company-wins-approval-of-48m-las-vegas-loop-contract/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db12c66e8-a414-45b8-ae9b-3bff246968daThu, 23 May 2019 20:39:39 +0000Loop of underground tunnels will ferry passengers around new convention center.Steven Musil Facebook takes down more than 3 billion fake accounts
https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-took-down-more-than-3-billion-fake-accounts/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc71a169e-4192-4706-bfeb-eb7b2673bc0aThu, 23 May 2019 20:42:03 +0000The social network estimates about 5% of monthly active accounts are fake.Queenie Wong Apple's latest patent hints at iPhone 12 feature video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-latest-patent-hints-at-iphone-12-feature/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dbadc1a3d-48d4-48ae-bec1-838083c3507bThu, 23 May 2019 18:36:32 +0000Even more evidence hinting at a big Touch ID comeback for Apple's future iPhones, the latest iPhone 11 leak -- and what's different about Apple's newest MacBook Pros?Vanessa Hand Orellana Uber's IPO millionaires could buy every home for sale in the Bay Area
https://www.cnet.com/news/ubers-ipo-millionaires-could-buy-every-home-for-sale-in-the-bay-area/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2b4d18c6-4152-46d7-8941-cae7f64fb70bThu, 23 May 2019 20:30:14 +0000And they'd still have a half billion dollars left over for avocado toast.Dara Kerr With the black SIM, first responders' calls go ahead of yours video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/with-the-black-sim-first-responders-calls-go-ahead-of-yours/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d3a6e17d4-6e23-4dbf-832c-38957c3eb4b6Thu, 23 May 2019 17:00:01 +0000Their calls and data can move yours out of the way thanks to lessons from 9/11.Brian Cooley Using female voices for AI assistants hurts women, UN report says
https://www.cnet.com/news/ai-voice-assistants-arent-helping-combat-sexist-gender-stereotypes-un-says/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d0817c97a-55e8-4baf-8416-97d590cd645bThu, 23 May 2019 16:12:33 +0000Default voices reinforce the stereotype of women being "obliging, docile and eager-to-please helpers," according to the report.Shelby Brown A robot dog pulled a 3-ton plane, and we're not scared at all
https://www.cnet.com/news/a-robot-dog-just-pulled-a-3-ton-plane-and-were-not-scared-at-all/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d04b610f6-36ac-4933-9920-e538144945dbThu, 23 May 2019 15:27:33 +0000Seriously, we should stop kicking the robots.Shelby Brown Qualcomm is a monopoly, judge rules; Apple sends out WWDC invites video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/qualcomm-is-a-monopoly-judge-rules-apple-sends-out-wwdc-invites/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d60fb0226-85ce-4a92-bd26-965632e5af23Thu, 23 May 2019 11:00:01 +0000Today's major tech stories include Amazon shareholder's efforts failing to curb facial recognition development, a ruling that declares Qualcomm a monopoly and Apple sending out WWDC invites.Jeff Bakalar Boeing 737 Max won't be rushed back to flight, FAA chief says
https://www.cnet.com/news/boeing-737-max-wont-be-rushed-back-to-flight-faa-chief-says/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc06020ef-91b3-4aab-b6be-56e11a7a6473Thu, 23 May 2019 01:50:14 +0000Federal regulators are reviewing the aircraft maker's proposed remedy to issue linked to two fatal crashes.Steven Musil Amazon reportedly wants to 3D-scan your body for a $25 gift card
https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-reportedly-wants-to-3d-scan-your-body-for-a-25-gift-card/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d24b6064a-ebb7-41e3-9da7-0c6f943002e8Thu, 23 May 2019 19:59:32 +0000Amazon wants to learn about your body, but you won't be allowed to talk about what happens.Shelby Brown Powerful chipmaker Qualcomm is just too powerful, judge rules video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/powerful-chipmaker-qualcomm-is-just-too-powerful-judge-rules/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dea4107c4-6f90-4f6e-a8d5-636428bac7eaWed, 22 May 2019 17:34:17 +0000From The 3:59 show: It could change Qualcomm's entire business model, but that doesn't mean your next phone will be any cheaper.Joan E. Solsman What is going on between Huawei and the US? video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/what-is-going-on-between-huawei-and-the-us/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d3828333d-b2a0-4f4c-8acb-12476ec9d1d8Wed, 22 May 2019 21:58:37 +0000Some of the most intriguing smartphones in the world may face problems because of the US government. Meanwhile, owners of early Pixels may be due for a payout after a Google settlement. All that, your comments and more on this episode of Alphabet City.Iyaz Akhtar Google's experiments with silly games could have a serious impact on the future video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/googles-experiments-look-to-the-future-with-silly-games-that-could-have-a-big-impact/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc105ea47-46c9-4175-bb18-d00be97c0155Wed, 22 May 2019 17:23:05 +0000I told a goofy story and made animal sounds for the sake of accessible technology. Apple's new Macbook chips, Sony teases PS5's power video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-new-macbook-chips-sony-teases-ps5s-power/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d966ae4f7-f394-4662-8cb2-32ae14f4b388Wed, 22 May 2019 11:00:01 +0000Today's major tech stories include Apple's new Macbook chip offerings and keyboard fixes, the Postal Service's test with automated truck deliveries and Sony's latest tease regarding the power behind the forthcoming PlayStation 5.Jeff Bakalar Australian who says he invented bitcoin files for copyright
https://www.cnet.com/news/australian-who-says-he-invented-bitcoin-files-for-copyright/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da0128eb4-8d21-4aef-bbeb-64303cd7677eTue, 21 May 2019 23:28:46 +0000Craig Wright registers both the original code and the first whitepaper on bitcoin.Corinne Reichert Google has new Glass, T-Mobile and Sprint merger a step closer video
https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-has-new-glass-t-mobile-and-sprint-merger-a-step-closer/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d669592dc-ee77-4b36-a86f-f6548540707cTue, 21 May 2019 11:00:01 +0000Today's major tech stories include the debut of Google's latest version of its Glass headset, the T-Mobile/Sprint merger getting FCC approval and a report from the Wall Street Journal that some game streamers can rake in $50,000 an hour for their services.Jeff Bakalar Facebook uses data to create disease prevention maps
https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-uses-data-to-create-disease-prevention-maps/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc71ba4c4-0cef-4213-9861-e69ccc015a3bMon, 20 May 2019 21:04:08 +0000The three maps include data about demographics, mobility and internet access.Queenie Wong